Thinning - Space Available

Brush-cutting, or thinning, involves trimming away competition trees from the maturing tree crops. This work begins in June and runs into the winter months with various contract end dates. Most trimmers work from June until August, returning to school in the fall.

Like planting, thinning is paid based on the work accomplished, most often paid by the hectare. An average rate is around $85-110/Hectare. Most thinners can cut around two hectares a day, with high-ballers cutting through 5-6.

Thinning is damp, hot, tiring work. It involves wearing a large trimming saw, locating crop trees, and cutting down all competition within a specified radius.

Required:

- Attention to detail and ability to work safely;

- Drive and determination;

- Safety equipment (steel boots, hardhat with muffs and screen).

Assets:

- Experience in Planting or Thinning within the Forestry Industry;

- Knowledge of tree species;

- Orienteering or GPS experience;

- Knowledge of small engine mechanics.